Luis and Caden share a bunch of lemons in the ratio 7 : 5. If Luis gives Caden 15 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons. How many lemons does Luis have at first?
|
Luis |
Caden |
Before |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
After |
7 u - 15 |
5 u + 15 |
If Luis gives Caden 15 lemons from his share, they will have the same number of lemons.
7 u - 15 = 5 u + 15
7 u - 5 u = 15 + 15
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Number of lemons that Luis has
= 7 u
= 7 x 15
= 105
Answer(s): 105